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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Polka Dots!

I abandoned this sweater a few months back because I momentarily lost my
interest in knitting.And although the
weather is still Summer warm, my creative process has decided that it is time
for Fall knitting.By the time I
finish this springy green polka dot sweater, the season may render it
ridiculous.Is November too Fall/Winter
for polka dots?And do I really care?

Bud by Martin Storey

This is my very first Fair Isle
knitting project.Now, I probably should
have started with something a bit more simple, like stripes, or a small portion
of intarsia at the cuffs or neckline.But no, I decided polka dots from cuff to collar was the way to go.

Granted, it is easy to see if I am going
wrong, but I keep forgetting to change the color pattern on the wrong side of my
work until I get almost all the way across the row and have to work backwards –
frustration! And I am not looking forward to weaving in all of the yarn ends. But so far, I am pleased with my progress.

So that is what I am up to.And I have a new Vintage Vogue dress on the sewing table, but I am
finding my knitting needles a bit more interesting these days . . .I wonder which I will finish first?

1 comment:

I also have a jumper thats been on the go for a while. It is black and red stripes for the man of mine, a replica of Dennis the menis. A comic strip character. I adore the shade of green you have chosen.

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Chronicling my adventures in creativity. I adore sewing and knitting, mostly vintage or vintage-inspired patterns. I hope this blog will inspire others to create lovely and lasting garments that speak of a past era and yet remain timeless and elegant.